Meta coleman

meta coleman started her blog as a creative outlet to share the fun projects she was doing for and with her kids. as you can see from the lasted entry in 2014, it is has been a while since she has shared anything. hopefully that will change soon, as she has so much she would like to share!

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In Germany it is a huge tradition to get a 'Schultuete' for the first day of your first year in Elementary school. The 'Schultuete' is a cone filled with candy, pencils, school supplies and other treats. Growing up in the US with a mother from Germany, my mom felt it important to pass along her traditions with us. As a first grader I was so excited to receive my 'Schultuete'. Usually you only receive one for entering school, but I thought it would be a fun tradition to do every year. This is a great way to get my children excited for school and a creative way to give them their school supplies.

Here's what I did to make one: I cut a piece of wrapping paper and card stock in a quarter circle. I then glued the two pieces to each other and glued it together in the cone shape. I stuffed a couple of pieces of tissue paper in the cone and then filled it full of treats and school supplies. I got some tips on how to make one here.

Henrik was so happy to receive his 'Schultuete' and couldn't wait to eat some of his chocolate.